OOB, Saco car jacking suspect arrested in Wells, attempted to flee booking room, more

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Published
June 11, 2021

OOB, Saco car jacking suspect arrested in Wells, attempted to flee booking room, more

Jeffrey T. Lavery was held at York County Jail in lieu of $80,000 cash bail, pending a first court appearance.
Published
June 10, 2021

Would-be victims, including a 9-year-old boy, fight off carjacking attempts

The incidents began in Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday afternoon and ended with a man's arrest in Wells.
Published
June 9, 2021

Drivers fight off man during chaotic series of carjacking attempts

A New Hampshire man is accused of trying to steal several vehicles, but was fought off by three motorists.
Published
June 8, 2021

Man will plead guilty to putting razor blades in pizza dough

The case of tampering focused attention on food security after the retailer and manufacturer revealed they had received prior reports and not warned customers or police.
Published
May 19, 2021

Dog ticks having an early population boom in Maine

But officials say the dry weather might keep a lid on the numbers of Lyme-disease carrying deer ticks, which usually emerge in June and July.
Published
April 19, 2021

Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues

Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
Published
March 29, 2021

Man pleads not guilty to federal charges in alleged pizza dough tampering

Nicholas Mitchell had been fired by a company that made pizza dough sold at Hannaford stores.
Published
March 18, 2021

Saco police identify woman found dead on beach

Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
Published
March 1, 2021

Competition for housing fuels construction boom in Biddeford-Saco

The area has become increasingly attractive as high rental prices push people out of the Portland market.
Published
February 27, 2021

Maine funeral home worker charged with stealing wedding ring

Stuart Weston, 51, of Sanford was arrested and charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing the ring of Laura Wood, who died in January at age 102, when he came to pick up her body at a Saco nursing home.